A BRIEF HISTORY Hillarys Yacht Club was inaugurated in 1986. Its existence owes much to the enthusiasm and commitment of the members of the Hillarys Boat Harbour Association which had been set up the previous year. Having established the demand for a yacht club, things moved quickly. By October 1989, plans had been finalised for a Clubhouse, a lease had been signed with the Department for Marine and Harbours, and two rows of jetties, comprising 112 boat pens, were opened to the members. The Clubhouse was constructed in 1990, with an additional floor being added in 2010. The Club is continually exploring ways to improve the member experience yet further and in 2009 it purchased the marina lifting yard to service members’ boats. Fuel services are also available within the marina making it a full service location for Hillarys Yacht Club members.
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The Club Burgee, a blue pennant with a yellow cross and the letter “H” in yellow superimposed in the top left quadrant was designed by a member. It has only been altered once since its conception and remains the emblem of Hillarys Yacht Club today. Hillarys Yacht Club has come a long way in a very short time. In a little over 30 years, it has developed into one of the leading clubs in Western Australia for those with an interest in the water, be it sailing for pleasure or leisure, motor boat enthusiasts, anglers or divers.
